Pencoed CastleCastell Pencoed

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Pencoed Castle is a medieval castle in Newport. The Albion Guide charts four castles in the county; this is one of them. Severn Tunnel Junction Station is 5.9 km away to the east. For more of the same, Llanvaches Castle and Llanvair Castle are close by.

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